Our Vision "We will strive to be a fraternity that fulfills our Masonic obligation to care for our members."

The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is one of two branches of Freemasonry to which a Master Mason may proceed after he has completed the first three degrees of the Symbolic or "Blue" Lodge. It includes the degrees from the 4° through the 32°.

The Northern Masonic Jurisdiction was formed in 1867 and includes the 15 states east of the Mississippi River and north of the Mason-Dixon Line and the Ohio River, including Delaware. The Valley of Syracuse was established in 1862.

The Scottish Rite degrees are lessons taught through allegory in the form of plays. The lessons are taken from Biblical as well as more modern historical events. Cast members use costumes and makeup to look like the characters who they represent. Candidates learn the lessons by observing the presentation. Memorization of material presented is not required.

The Scottish Rite is open to all Master Masons in good standing. If you are a Master Mason and wish additional information about Scottish Rite, contact any Scottish Rite Mason or this Valley at (315) 452-7976, or email ny017@twcny.rr.com

Upcoming Events

All Events are Postponed Until Further Notice...June 2020The Central City Bodies, A.A.S.R. Valley of Syracuse is closed. We must abide by the Grand Master’s Proclamation issued May 5, 2020 cancelling all Masonic gatherings in NY State thru June 7, 2020. We will reopen when those who govern our actions approve.

Summer 2020The Family Life Picnic scheduled for August 1, 2020 at the Cicero American Legion Post is cancelled. No comments to make regarding the Syracuse Mets Baseball event in August. Very doubtful this event will happen. The next meetings and events planned for the Valley of Syracuse will be in September 2020.Formal notices for all future events will be forthcoming from the Valley office in the future.

Our Mission To Provide: Inspiration for our members through meaningful programs and degrees.Convenient opportunities for our members to enhance their lives.Enjoyable programs and fellowship activities for our members.

The Bodies of the Scottish Rite, sitting in the Valley of Syracuse, State of New York acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand East is in Lexington, Massachusetts and whose officers are: